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The ratio of the shunt resistance and the resistance of a galvanometer is `1:499`. If the full scale deflection current of the galvanometer is `2mA`, the range of the ammeter is

A

`4A`

B

`3A`

C

`2A`

D

`1A`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`i_(g)=[(S)/(G+S)]i` given that `(S)/(G)=(1)/(499)`
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